I'm putting together a PC for the first time to replace a laptop for recording, audio production (using multiple tracks, VSTs, processors through Sonar) and some basic video production (using Vegas). I've frankensteined a build from reviews and forum posts (thanks community members) and was hoping to get some opinions/advice/notifications of glaring errors on what I've got so far.
In addition to the following I will be using an external audio interface/sound card, monitors and external HDDS for storage. Possibly an old sound card if compatible. OS will be Windows 7 or 10.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor (£343.39 @ Kustom PCs)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£29.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard (£204.00 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2400 Memory (£68.40 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£44.78 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GT 730 2GB Video Card (£44.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Thermaltake Suppressor F31 ATX Mid Tower Case (£58.97 @ More Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£85.36 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £879.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-27 18:07 BST+0100
Priorities were to keep it quiet and somewhat 'futureproof'. I'm currently undecided on going for 2x8gb ram or upgrading from 1 to 2x16gb in the near future to combat bottlenecking. The video card is mostly guesswork trying to get the minimum for the basic video editing and keep it quiet.
I'm a complete beginner with this stuff. Any thoughts & opinions welcomed & appreciated.
In addition to the following I will be using an external audio interface/sound card, monitors and external HDDS for storage. Possibly an old sound card if compatible. OS will be Windows 7 or 10.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor (£343.39 @ Kustom PCs)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£29.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard (£204.00 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Kingston FURY 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2400 Memory (£68.40 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£44.78 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GT 730 2GB Video Card (£44.99 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Thermaltake Suppressor F31 ATX Mid Tower Case (£58.97 @ More Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply (£85.36 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £879.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-27 18:07 BST+0100
Priorities were to keep it quiet and somewhat 'futureproof'. I'm currently undecided on going for 2x8gb ram or upgrading from 1 to 2x16gb in the near future to combat bottlenecking. The video card is mostly guesswork trying to get the minimum for the basic video editing and keep it quiet.
I'm a complete beginner with this stuff. Any thoughts & opinions welcomed & appreciated.